Feeding cattle and calves
The right selection – the best results
Professional feeding of cattle on large farms requires cutting-edge methods and systems to improve the health and growth of the animals and ensure a high standard of meat quality. To run a farm in an economically efficient manner, it is also essential to reduce labour costs and save labour resources for other activities. Several criteria must be considered when deciding which feeding method to use for cattle.
Feeding methods:
- Dry feeding
This method involves the use of solid feedstuffs such as pellets, grain, or mixed fodder. The precise dosing and composition of the feed allow cattle’s nutritional needs to be optimally catered to. - Liquid feeding
Liquid feeding means administering the feed in liquid form, either as a supplement to the dry feed or as the main food source. This method allows easy administration of feed supplements and medicines as well as improved feed uptake, especially among calves and quarantined animals. - Pneumatic feeding
Pneumatic feeding involves the use of compressed air pipes to convey the feed, as well as straw and pellets, to the feeding points. This automated method enables precise dosing and distribution of the feed, reduces workload and minimises feed waste.
- Integration of animal welfare considerations
TEWE offers sophisticated feeding technology not only for small farms with tight budgets, but also large agricultural companies with the highest demands in terms of automation, monitoring and documentation. The key factors here are:
- StrawIntegrating straw into the feeding environment allows the cattle to occupy themselves and promotes their natural behaviour. This can reduce stress and increase the welfare of the animals.
- SpaceAdequate space in the feeding and lying areas is important in allowing the cattle to move freely and preventing the development of behavioural disorders.
- Feed quality and hygiene High-quality feed with the right nutrients and clean feeding and watering systems are decisive for the health and welfare of the cattle.
TEWE’s professional feeding systems for cattle offer innovative solutions which enable efficient, hygienic, needs-based feeding while allowing consideration of animal welfare. With precise dosing, automatic distribution and integration of animal welfare considerations, we help farmers achieve optimal results while promoting the welfare of their cattle.
Important considerations:
Nutritional needs
Cattle have different nutritional needs depending on their age, breed and purpose. A balanced diet including adequate protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals is essential.
Feed quality
The quality of the feed directly affects the health, growth and meat quality of the cattle. Clean, high-quality, properly stored feed is indispensable.
Feed management
Effective feed management includes monitoring feed uptake, adjusting feed composition and quantity, and providing clean watering and feeding points.
Hygiene
Clean feeding and watering systems and hygienic feeding environments are essential in preventing disease and ensuring the welfare of the cattle.
TEWE’s professional feeding systems for cattle offer innovative solutions which enable efficient, hygienic, needs-based feeding for optimal results. Our experts will come to you to advise you about which system is the best solution for your farm and draw up a custom system design tailored precisely to your needs.
To learn all of the details and other feeding methods, as well as for whom they are suitable, see the TEWE solutions listed further below. Of course, we can also inform you about this individually and personally on your premises. Get in touch with us via the contact button to the side.